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Porsche Articles
I have started a new section on Channel P101tv for Porsche related Articles and Guides. The Porsche Reader's Corner will be part of the Porsche Folio.
The Porsche Reader's Corner will grow overtime to include a range of useful Porsche related articles and guides. I'm also hoping that Porsche enthusiasts will help with the Reader's Corner and submit artcles for publication. Many Porsche enthusiasts have their own areas of particular interest and experience. This is a great resources that can be shared in the form of articles and how to guides.
I have written a small guide to buying an Read more [...]
Porsche Insurance
Every year it seems like a nightmare when the insurance renewal comes through the door. I spend what seems like forever trying to get the best deal.
Cheapest is not always the best. There are a few things I look for in a provider. Some of the things I always ask are:
- Agreed Value. This is my top priority. It's your pride and joy, so make sure the value reflects it;
- Right of Salvage. You need to make sure that in the event your Porsche is damaged beyond econimc repair, that you have first right to salvage;
- Low excess. You dont want to be lumbered with a massive bill when you Read more [...]
The Porsche 3.2 Carrera Specification
I've completed another Porsche specification for the Porsche Folio. This time, it's the Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera.
This has to be one of the all time greats. The 3.2 Carrera was the last of the 911's with the type '911' nomenclature. The Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera was produced between 1984 to 1989, after which the 911 took on a new type numbering, such as the 964, 993, 996 etc.
Porsche made more than 70,000 3.2 Carrera's and were available in Coupe, Targa and Cabrio variants. There were also a few special edditions, including the very rare Club Sport and the 3.2 Speedster.
You can see the Read more [...]
The Porsche Folio
I've quietly been working on a new project which I've called "The Porsche Folio". The Porsche Folio is a place to find everything you need to know about all things Porsche. From the history of the cars, specifications, performance figures to finding clubs, forums, parts and spares providers, service centers and much, much more.
I have incorporated the Porsche Folio into the Channel P101tv website. You'll find a link to the Folio in the menu at the top of the website.
The Porsche Folio World Wide
The Porsche Folio will be constantly updated to include more and more information and Read more [...]
Posted in General
Tagged porsche directory, porsche Folio, Porsche history, Porsche information, porsche specifications
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A Brief History of Speed Limits in the UK
We quite often talk about speed limits when Im with other Porsche drivers at club meetings or at the track. Porsche were designed to be quick, and it's often a challenge to keep them under the speed limit and off the radar of the local constabulary!
So, I thought I'd find out the history behind speed limits on UK roads. My research proved quite interesting!
In the UK cars were call Light Locomatives.
Speed limits have been governed by a series of locomative acts (in 1861, 1865 and 1878).
The 1861 Locomotive Act introduced a 10 mph speed limit.
The 1865 (the 'red flag act') reduced Read more [...]
Posted in General, Out & About
Tagged history or speed limits, Porsche 911, Porsche Ownership, porsche speeding, road traffic act, speeding
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Enjoying your Porsche on Track
Let's face it, it is very difficult these days to fully appreciate your Porsche on the roads. Poorly built roads, congestion and the dreaded speed cameras all combine to make enjoying the roads almost impossible. The only way to fully enjoy your Porsche and appreciate its true potential is to take it to a race track. A few days ago I spent the afternoon with a group of friends and their Porsche 911's at Brands Hatch race circuit in Kent.
Brands Hatch is one of the UK's most prestigious circuits and formely home to Foruma 1 racing. Today however Foruma 1 has moved to Silverstone, but Read more [...]
Purely RC | The Radio Controlled Channel
Purely RC is a new website that I have put together dedicated to all things related to Radio Controlled models. It’s a community for sharing your enthusiasm in Radio Controlled models, like helicopters, cars, boats, buggies, and submarines. I launched the site in September 2011 and am looking forward to watching it grow.
I've always enjoyed browsing the web looking at pictures and video of radio controlled models, so my thoughts behind Purely RC was to create a website where you can find it all in one place. In addition, it allows you to comment on another peoples RC pictures and videos.
As Read more [...]
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Tagged Radio Controlled, Radio Controlled Models, RC, RC boats, RC cars, RC models, RC planes
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Porsche 911 Speedo Photoshoped
I've been getting into photoshoping. Especially where my 911 is concerned. I find it really satisfying taking a picture of my old 911 and setting it in a new background or even just changing the wheels. Photoshop is a very powerful piece of software and I'm slowly getting to grips with the range of capabilities.
You can see some of the pictures I have put together over at P101tv here: My Photoshop Porsche
My latest project was to play around with animation. I took a photo of an old 911 Speedo and played around with the milometer. Here's my first attempt:
I'm going to have Read more [...]
Posted in My Porsche Websites, Photoshop Porsche
Tagged 911, channel p101tv, Photoshop, Porsche, porsche 911 speedo, speedo, speedomoter
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What about Tyre Pressure
I have been playing around with my tyre pressures recently and it got me thinking about how little emphasis we pay to tyre pressures compared to all the other performance enhancements we make.
So having done some research here's a few points for getting our tyre pressure right:
Under-inflation
If your 911's tires are under inflated by only 6 psi it could lead to tyre failure. Additionally, the tyre's tread life could be reduced by as much as 25%. Lower inflation pressure will allow the tyre to deflect (bend) more as it rolls. This will build up internal heat, increase rolling resistance Read more [...]
Posted in Wheels & Tyres
Tagged Tire, tire pressure, tire pressures, tyre pressure, tyre pressures, Tyres, what tire pressure, what tyre pressure
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